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08-22-2019, 09:09 AM

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brighterday1234

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Patience

Patience is a virtue, especially in recovery. Recovery is playing the long game. To recover and live a fulfilling life free from the desire to drink/use and achieve your true potential in life requires patience. Remember this when you’re struggling or bored etc. There’s no quick fixes in recovery in my experience.

08-22-2019, 09:23 AM

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Anna

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Yes, for sure. Learning patience is so important, especially in early recovery.

08-22-2019, 09:34 AM

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Hevyn

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Agreed! I was determined to be instantly happy & energetic as soon as it was out of my system. I think some turn back to it in frustration when that doesn't happen. Very good reminder, brighterday.

08-22-2019, 11:09 AM

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someday147

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Thanks for the post Brighterday has helped me out of an impatient funk i've been in the past few days

08-22-2019, 11:59 AM

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BeABetterMan

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Yes, exactly.

08-22-2019, 12:12 PM

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SoberRican

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Yes I agree . just like when in addiction. We be patient for the store to open. All you do is apply it to sobriety . all we have to wait is one day........at a time😃

08-23-2019, 03:13 AM

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brighterday1234

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Originally Posted by someday147

Thanks for the post Brighterday has helped me out of an impatient funk i've been in the past few days

No problem 🙏 Stay sober/clean and keep working on yourself every day and living honestly and you’ll get the rewards of recovery in time. It’s a gift that keeps on giving.